During the 6 p.m. newscast, Channel 10 will temporarily turn off its analog signal and transmit only a digital signal. Viewers who can see the newscast will know that their set is DTV-ready. Viewers who have sets that aren't ready will see a message.

Also, Channel 10 will host a phone bank from 5 p.m. through the 6 p.m. newscast to answer questions about technical concerns.

The test will be repeated on the 17th of each month through January and again Feb. 16, the day before the official transition to all-digital broadcasting.

For more information, visit www.10tv.com.

'Medal' to include Ohioan

A public-TV special on the history of the Medal of Honor will include Columbus native Ron Rosser, who was awarded the medal for his unaided attack on enemy bunkers during the Korean War.

Medal of Honor will air 9 p.m. next Thursday on WOSU Plus (Channel 42.3); and 4 p.m. Nov. 9 on WOSU-TV (Channel 34) and on WOSU HD (Channel 42.1).

Profiles include Sgt. Paul R. Smith, who was awarded the medal posthumously for heroism in the Iraq war; Sgt. Alvin York, who was cited for actions in World War I; and Rosser, who lives in Roseville and served in the Army's 82nd Airborne from 1947-49, then re-enlisted after a brother was killed in Korea.

-- From staff and wire reports

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